Brucite and Jeremejevite Physical Properties

Brucite

Jeremejevite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Sectile

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.393.28-3.31

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

None observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Brucite and Jeremejevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Jeremejevite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Brucite and Jeremejevite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Jeremejevite- Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Brucite and Jeremejevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Jeremejevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Jeremejevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 3.28-3.31 whereas that of Jeremejevite is 3.28-3.31.